Study of the Head of an Old Man
1887
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
1887
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
This painting is a close-up portrait of an older man's face. He has long white hair and a long white beard. The background is dark, which makes his face stand out. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking down. His face is painted in detail, with wrinkles and lines that show his age. The artist used oil paint to create this portrait, which gives it a rich and textured look. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
